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A Bay Front Run rajtja és célja a Bayfront Boulevardon van, Hercules, California városában, közvetlenül a Bay Front Trail mellett. Ez az évente megrendezett közösségi futás 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Run/Walk és Kids Fun Run távokat kínál. A fő futamok délelőtt indulnak, a gyerekfutamok később jönnek. Az 5K és a 10K chipes időméréssel és eredménylistával megy, a rövidebb távok pedig inkább a sétálóknak, családoknak és kisebb gyerekeknek szólnak. Az útvonal Sanderling és Bayfront felől indul a Bayfront Boulevardon, egészen a Bay Trail bejáratáig a John Muir Parkwaynél. Innen a Bay Trail-en halad tovább Hercules irányából Rodeo felé, majd a Bay Trail végénél van a fordító. A 10K ugyanezt a kört kétszer futja. A nevezésekből a Hercules Education Foundation kap támogatást. Futás után a Bay Front Festival vár zenével, food truckokkal, helyi vállalkozásokkal, programokkal és közösségi szervezetekkel. Aki korán nevez, versenypólót kap, az első 350 célba érkező érmet vihet haza, az 5K és 10K legjobb női és férfi futói pedig díjazásban részesülnek.

The Windsor Marathon begins and ends at The Island at Pelican Lakes in Water Valley, Windsor, Colorado. The event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fit & Fun Run, accommodating marathoners, shorter-distance runners, and children. The course incorporates golf-course paths, the Poudre River trail, inclines, and single-track dirt trail sections for the marathon. The marathon commences earlier than the other races, with the 1-mile run scheduled for later in the morning. Post-race, participants can enjoy breakfast, beverages, and music at the finish area. The event supports Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Weld RE-4 Foundation.

The SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Napa Valley Fall Date is a running and walking event at Sunrise Ranch Winery in American Canyon, near the southern end of Napa Valley. The options are a 5K Wicked Wine Run, a 1K Wine Walk, or a combined option for those wanting to do both. It suits runners seeking a short race and walkers primarily there for the vineyard setting and wine stops. The courses utilize vineyard properties, with the 1K routed around four wine sampling stations from partner vineyards. The 5K provides finishers a complimentary glass of wine at the finish line. Afterward, the event includes a party with a live DJ, food trucks, additional wine for purchase, and games. Wicked Wine Run organizes it, and participation also supports charity partners.

The Reservoir Dogs Trail Run is an October trail race held at San Pablo Reservoir, located near Orinda in the East Bay. All race distances commence and conclude at the San Pablo Reservoir Visitor Center. Participants can select from 5K, 10K, half marathon, or 35K distances. The event has a participant cap of approximately 300 individuals across all races. Inside Trail Racing organizes this event. The longer distances feature a 6.5-hour time limit, maintaining the structure of a genuine trail race as opposed to a casual reservoir run. The course's distinctive feature is its complete circuit around Briones Reservoir using EBMUD trails, incorporating segments typically accessible only with permits. Expect a mix of moderately technical dirt paths, open fire roads, undulating hills, wooded single-track, winding single and double-track sections, exposed ridgelines, and expansive vistas of the watershed. The 10K, half marathon, and 35K races involve less elevation gain compared to many other Inside Trail events, allowing for faster times while still providing road runners with a true trail challenge. Aid stations are equipped with gels, trail mix, salty snacks, fruit, Coke, and Stroopwafels; however, participants must carry their own water between stations. Finishers receive a tech shirt and a medal, age-group victors are awarded trophies, and one participant receives the unique "Dead Last Finisher" award. Notably, dogs are prohibited despite the race's name.

A Reindeer Run/Walk egy minden évben megrendezett ünnepi futó-gyalogló esemény American Canyon, California városában, általában december elején. Van benne 5K run/walk és 10K run. A rajt előtti programok 8 a.m.-kor indulnak, először a 10K mezőny megy el, utána a 5K futók, majd a 5K gyaloglók. Ez az a fajta esemény, ahová simán jöhetnek gyaloglók, családok, gyerekek és bármilyen tempójú futók. Az esemény erősen hozza az ünnepi hangulatot, főleg a kisebbeknek. Az 5 and under korosztály célba érői finisher’s medal-t és souvenir antlers-t kapnak, a 6 to 17 éveseknek pedig külön ifjúsági ár van. A nevezés júniusban early-bird időszakkal indul. Mivel a nevezési díjak nem visszatéríthetők, a fel nem használt részeket az ACParks kapja meg. A szervezők a versenyt az American Canyon Meet Me in the Street közösségi vásárán is népszerűsítik, amit júniustól szeptemberig minden hónap második szerdáján tartanak. Ott lehet játszani, nyereményeket behúzni, és még a szezon előtt összeszedni az infókat a futásról.

The Beer City Half Santa Rosa begins at A Place to Play in Santa Rosa, California, offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile Beer Stroll on the same morning. The event centers on running and local beer, with finishers receiving a shirt, a Key to Beer City medal, a custom tasting glass, and unlimited tastings until noon from Santa Rosa and Sonoma County brewers. The longer races follow the Santa Rosa Creek, showcasing a less-traveled section of the city, while the Beer Stroll remains near A Place to Play. Following the main races, the Beat the Beast Beer Mile challenges runners against a Beer City Beast; if caught, the runner is eliminated. The afternoon continues at Moonlight Brewing with the Shindig, featuring music by School of Rock Santa Rosa, food trucks, games, and a first beer included with entry. The Beermazing Race introduces a pub-challenge element, sending teams to visit five brewers between early and late afternoon, with limited capacity noted by organizers as a reason for potential sell-outs.

Victory begins at the historic Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California, sending runners onto the Richmond Bay Trail along San Francisco Bay. The series includes a half marathon, 10k, and 5k, allowing participants to select anything from a short bayfront run to a longer, flat road course. The courses are flat and fast, suitable for beginners and those aiming for a personal record. The route follows the San Francisco Bay Trail, offering open views across the bay toward the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and Mt. Tamalpais. The race name references Richmond’s World War II home front history, when hundreds of ships, including Victory ships, were built in the area, and the nearby Ford assembly plant shifted from car production to military vehicles. Runners can also combine this with the Breeze to Victory race for the B2V Double, receiving a combined “mega medal” with a special middle piece for completing both events.

The Artesa Wine Run 5k is a timed 5k held at Artesa Vineyards & Winery on Henry Road in Napa, approximately one hour from San Francisco. Participants select one of two morning start times during registration, dividing the day into smaller waves rather than a single mass start. The event centers on the winery experience alongside the run. Following the 5k, attendees may partake in wine tasting, explore the Spanish-style architecture, and sample tapas paired with the wines. J3 Timing manages the race timing, with results available online. Some registration options include assisting with check-in prior to the run.